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Vitamin D + Omega-3 for Depression (VITAL-DEP Trial)
VITAL-DEP Trial Summary
This trial is studying whether taking vitamin D3 or omega-3 fatty acids supplements reduces the risk of developing cancer, heart disease, and stroke. This study will also examine whether either of these supplements reduces the risk of clinical depression or improves mood scores over time.
VITAL-DEP Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowVITAL-DEP Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.VITAL-DEP Trial Design
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- I am not currently in psychotherapy or taking any mood-altering drugs, except for mild sleep aids.I haven't had a major neurological disorder or delirium in the last year.I haven't had major depression symptoms for 2+ weeks in the last 2 years.I am not currently in psychotherapy or taking any mood-altering drugs, except for mild sleep aids.I have never been diagnosed with overt hypothyroidism.You have not had problems with alcohol or drugs in the past year, and you do not have certain mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD or OCD.I am not currently experiencing significant depression.I haven't had major depression symptoms for 2+ weeks in the last 2 years.I am not currently experiencing significant depression.
- Group 1: Vitamin D + fish oil placebo
- Group 2: Vitamin D placebo + fish oil placebo
- Group 3: Vitamin D + fish oil
- Group 4: Vitamin D placebo + fish oil
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any other experiments that have looked into the effects of Vitamin D and fish oil together?
"Currently, 17 studies pertaining to the combination of Vitamin d and fish oil are in progress. 4 trials have already reached Phase 3 of development while 34 sites across Boston, Massachusetts are running various experiments."
Is there an ongoing call for participants at this moment?
"The clinicaltrials.gov portal indicates that this medical study, which was originally posted on July 1st 2010 and last modified on February 28th 2022, is not currently recruiting patients. Despite this trial being inactive right now, there are 1320 other studies actively searching for participants."
How many individuals are taking part in this clinical investigation?
"This medical research is no longer accepting enrollees. Initially posted on July 1st 2010, the last update occurred 28th of February 2022. If you're searching for other studies to join, there are 1303 current clinical trials seeking individuals with depression and 17 investigations recruiting participants for Vitamin d + fish oil therapy."
Is this the inaugural venture of its type?
"Since 2005, Vitamin d + fish oil has been the focus of several clinical trials. The initial venture was established by Abbott in 2005 and involved 15480 participants. Afterward, this medication earned Phase 4 drug approval and is now being explored through 17 active studies located in 11 countries across 7 cities."
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